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08-28-2009 05:45 AM #1
Ford 9" rear end/disc brakes donor car
What is the easiest andcheapest way to set up a Ford 9" rear end with disc brakes.
1) What is a good donor car?
2) What width do I need for a 32 Ford?
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08-28-2009 06:25 AM #2
Ford Motorsports has a conversion package from ford explorer around 300$ with internal parking brakes
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08-28-2009 09:12 AM #3
Does that give me the correct width?
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08-28-2009 09:41 AM #4
Try to find one out of an early Ford Bronco. They are just the right width. The website below is a good reference for 9-inch Ford widths.
www.enjenjo.com/9inch.htmlLast edited by rumrumm; 08-28-2009 at 09:47 AM.
Lynn
'32 3W
There's no 12 step program for stupid!
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08-28-2009 10:18 AM #5
Thanks. Great website. WOW. Still trying to find a donor type car for the dics brakes, Lincoln maybe?
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08-28-2009 10:22 AM #6
Thanks StuCool. You responded before I did. Good input. Also the width of early Bronco - 58" at wheel mount flange?
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08-30-2009 07:43 PM #7
For a fendered 32
Most rodders ... want a rear end that is 56 to 58 inches wide ... measured this way
Unfortunately ... the only Factory setups that narrow are the 57/58/59 Ford car rear ends and the 66 to mid 70's Broncos. The Broncos have the larger 5 on 5.5 wheel pattern ( think Ford pickup pattern ). They are 58 inches wide.
TCI sells their 32 chassis with a 56 inch 9 inch under them. They come from Currie and are narrowed units. NO stock 56 inch wide units ever came from Ford.
This is a 56 inch wide 9 inch under my 32 3W.
And now with the fenders on ...
This is a 58 inch wide 9 inch Bronco rear end under my 32 roadster
Both space the rim out about the same but the 32 roadster has 1 inch per side LESS offset than the ones on the 32 3W.
Some of the Lincoln Versailles ( 1979 or so ) are narrow enough ( with a proper back spacing rim ) and are 9 inch units.
Think fancied up Ford Granda
They come with factory rear disc brakes. BUT ... I would not use one because the brake parts are VERY difficult to find and VERY EXPENSIVE if you do.
Hope this HELPSGoing 33 and 1/3 rpms in a IPOD world
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08-31-2009 09:33 AM #8
I have been provided with alot of info on Ford 9". Thanks. I am now looking for a 9" from a 66-77 Ford Bronco 58" wide or 77-81 Granada/Versailles 58 1/2" wide. Next I plan to get a conversion kit to use Ford Explorer disc brakes. Then for a good highway gear maybe a 2.75 ratio.
1) What Fords commonly have a posi/limited slip rear end?
2) What rear end ratio is commonly used in a Ford Explorer?
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08-28-2009 10:14 AM #9
There are a couple vendors on EBay offering Disk Brake conversions. Some are just brackets and you go to Pick n pull to get Cadillac Eldo calipers and Crown Vic rotors. Others are more complete and just bolt on. Summit Racing also sells a complete kit as does Stainless Steel Brakes. If you do a Google search you will find lots of brake options, once you locate an axle.
PatOf course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
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08-28-2009 03:20 PM #10
I have beat the heck out of my 8.8 that I installed in my Jeep. It has 4.56 gears and a Detroit locker.
Pride Runs Deep
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08-30-2009 07:22 AM #11
Flordia--- Got a brand new set of the adapters ( been layin around in the box for about 5 years if ya need them.
donshotrods@cableone.netWhen I get to where I was goin, I forgot why I went there>
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08-30-2009 01:18 PM #12
Do your research well or it can get expensive - there are at least 3 axle tube flange bolt patterns along with the different bearings that they use as well as at least that many axle shaft protrusions. My rear diff is a smooth back '57, but like all of the very early versions through, I believe '61, has a "non standard" axle protrusion. I used a small bearing flange Wilwood setup then made up the proper spacers to fit the calipers to center of the rotorDave W
I am now gone from this forum for now - finally have pulled the plug
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08-30-2009 06:56 PM #13
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08-31-2009 06:23 AM #14
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08-31-2009 12:05 PM #15
the grenada/versaille rear probably would have excellent chance of being a limited slip, disc brake with paRKING BRAKE AND A 2xx gear ratio
and the 5 on 4 1/2 bolt circle---the bronco probably will be 5 on 5 1/2 bolt circle and ration high 3xx or 4 xxLast edited by jerry clayton; 08-31-2009 at 12:06 PM. Reason: added info
Age related forgetfulness for sure. What was your name again? Lol
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